Job Description

REQ ID: 117687
JOB TITLE: Component Engineer - Axles Group
SALARY: \xc2\xa335,800 - \xc2\xa345,000
POSTING END DATE: 25/07/23
LOCATION: Gaydon

We\'re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of engineers strongly focussed on the delivery of axle system mechanical components for future Jaguar and Land Rover vehicle programmes. The team works closely with a range of suppliers in the UK and further afield.

The role will be Gaydon based but will require some travel round JLR sites in the UK and supplier sites - generally in the UK or mainland Europe.

WHAT YOU\'LL DO

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System
• Deliver the Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables.

• Work on vehicle test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
• Assist in the resolution of issues with component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to develop designs that meet targets.
• Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met through-out design maturation.
• Ensure all programme design solutions meet:
• Legal regulations and Requirements Management & Design Verification documentation
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience of managing resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment
• A good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, change control, product definition and change management processes.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you\'ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

Jaguar Land Rover